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Palantir

Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

Palantir
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hybrid entry full-time $145,000 - $155,000/year New York, NY

First indexed 30 Jun 2026

Description

Palantir builds the world's leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. As a Software Engineer, you will build software at scale to transform how organizations use data.

You will contribute high-quality code to Palantir Gotham, a product deployed at important institutions across the government, defense, and non-profit sectors. Your features will be used by research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters worldwide.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Involved throughout the product lifecycle, from idea generation to execution and shipping
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical counterparts to understand customer problems and build solutions
  • Pair with a mentor dedicated to your growth and success
  • May receive opportunities to tour customer sites to understand their needs

Software Engineering Principles:

  • Ownership: seeing projects through from beginning to end
  • Collaboration: working internally with diverse teams and externally with business development teams
  • Trust: trusting each other to handle time and priorities effectively

Technologies Used:

  • Various languages, including Java and Go for backend and Typescript for frontend
  • Open-source technologies like Cassandra, Spark, Elasticsearch, React, and Redux
  • Industry-standard build tooling, including Gradle and GitHub

Requirements:

  • Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
  • Engineering background in fields like Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, and Physics
  • Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and technical tools
  • Experience coding in programming languages like Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid time off
  • 401k plan
  • Fertility and family building benefits
  • Stipend for new parents

Salary: $145,000 - $155,000/year

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://jobs.lever.co/palantir/0a838e66-1ab0-4fc4-b4d3-4671c0352278